Somalia and Eritrea accused of deploying troops to EthiopiaEritrean troops arrived at the Zalambessa border for the reopening ceremony [Photo: BBC]MOGADISHU, Somalia - Somalia, and Eritrea have been linked to the deployment of troops to Ethiopia, in a bid to assist Addis Ababa in fighting the Tigray Defense Forces [TDF], formally known as Tigray People's Liberation Front [TPLF]. Somalia and Eritrea joined China and Russia in voting against the decision to investigate Tigray conflict, despite most countries backing the resolution. There have been previous accusations that both nations have troops in Ethiopia. Despite Somalia denying the reports, Eritrea would later admit the presence of her troops. However, the federal government of Somalia would later also admit presence of her troops in Eritrea where they have been training for a while.

Source: Ethiopian News December 19, 2021 08:09 UTC